If you're in the market for a new mattress, you'll know how expensive they can be. Some mattresses will run to thousands of dollars. Buy the wrong one, and you've not only lost out on some serious ...

When your parents or grandparents bought a mattress, it likely came as a set with a box spring. But box springs have become far less common in the last two decades. With the innovations in mattresses ...

You're probably familiar with a box spring, the simple wood frame with springs that acts as a support base under older mattresses. It's not a highly technical piece of equipment like a smart bed (or a ...

We've all been there. You find a perfect mattress at an astonishingly low price, but something is amiss...Can you actually get a good-quality bed at such a low price? The answer depends on a number of ...

For years, it has been a common approach to use a box spring to support your bed. It's been the go-to solution to ensure you don't wake up with a sore back. However, mattresses and beds have evolved, ...

Back when innerspring mattresses ruled the market, using box springs was a no-brainer. The flexible, spring-filled mattress bases allowed for flexible support while lifting the mattress to a ...

Our expert staff answers frequently asked questions in their areas of expertise and defines common terms so you can be a smarter shopper. Read more here. If you’re a millennial or older, you likely ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Traditional bed frames with box springs are no longer necessary to provide your ...

Looking to save money? Want to avoid an uncomfortable dorm mattress? Transform a cheap bed into a luxurious, comfortable mattress with these few simple steps. Caroline Igo (she/her/hers) was a ...

We explore how long different types of mattress in a box last and what you can do to extend the lifespan of your boxed bed.